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Bessent says he is unsure what Rep. Casten is asking
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responds to Rep. Sean Casten during a hearing by noting uncertainty about the question posed. The 59-second video clip is spreading online. @RapidResponse47
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About Sean Casten
Sean Thomas Casten is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 6th congressional district since 2019. The district covers southwestern Chicago, as well as many of Chicago's inner southwestern suburbs, such as Downers Grove, Wheaton, Lisle, Orland Park, and Western Springs. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Everything about Sean Casten →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- United States representative, United States representative, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- November 23, 1971
- Website
- https://casten.house.gov/, https://castenforcongress.com